Taking a Cultural Approach to Supporting Native American Youth [ChildTrends.org]

Samantha Sangenito 12/4/154:00 AM

Child Trends has a new partnership with the Aspen Institute’s Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) to work together on initiatives to support Native American communities. Founded in 2011 by former U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan, CNAY is dedicated to improving the health, safety and overall well-being of Native youth. Given that much of the research on this population has focused on negative outcomes and risk factors, we’re excited to partner with an organization that takes a positive and strengths-based view of Native youth.

For example, several Native youth have shared their personal stories through CNAY’s Champions for Change Program. Many are inspirational tales of how they overcame tremendous obstacles, and though the challenges described by these young people are often aligned with the risk and protective factors identified by research, one unique protective factor stands out—Native American culture.

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